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Nestled in a valley at the foot of a volcano 57 miles (92 kilometers) north of Quito, Otavalo is a highland community of indigenous locals famous for their weaving skills and colorful textiles. The local Otavaleños who sell their wares at the daily market wear traditional clothing and have maintained their culture, way of dress, and identity.
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Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Tour With Optional Hotel Pick-Up - "Small Group"
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Journey through Ecuador’s incredible landscapes and stop on route for photos and to visit Otavalo Market on this tour from Quito. Head north along the Pan-American highway, taste biscuits in Cayambe, and hop out at Otavalo Market to experience the local shopping culture by bartering for handicrafts. Then, stop at Cuicocha Lagoon—a crater lake below Cotacachi Volcano—to snap photos and perhaps take an optional boat ride (additional cost).
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$55.00
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$55.00

Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market
180
Combine culture with nature on this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace and Cuicocha Lagoon, ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in Ecuador. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, one of Latin America’s largest markets, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs. See, too, the Peguche Waterfall and Cuicocha Lagoon, on which you;ll enjoy a short boat ride.
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$79.00
Price varies by group size
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$79.00
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Tour Otavalo Market, Peguche Workshops, and Cuicocha Lagoon.
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Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.
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$65.00
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$65.00

Cultural Tour of Otavalo: Market and Cuicocha Lagoon visit all inclusive
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- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits.
- Tourist Transport from Quito - Otavalo - Quito
- Trekking
- Visit indigenous market
- Visit Ponchos Square
- Visit San Pablo Lake Viewpoint
- Visit and hiking in the Cuicocha Lagoon
- Visit to Cotacachi, known for the elaboration of leather goods
- Professionalism and Quality of Service
- Shared Tour: Every Tuesday and Saturday
- Private Tour: Every day.
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$70.50
Price varies by group size
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$70.50
Price varies by group size

Private Tour to Otavalo & Surroundings
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Rather than be overwhelmed at one of South America’s largest markets, let a personal guide accompany you. On this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, you’ll have a better opportunity to interact with traditionally attired Quichua vendors selling handicrafts, textiles, and even livestock. Savor views of the Ecuadorian Andes on a brief waterfall walk after lunch in Cotacachi, a town known for its leather goods.
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$115.00
Price varies by group size
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$115.00
Price varies by group size

Day off in Quito? Lets go to Otavalo indigenous artisan market!
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Private Tour; focused on sharing our history from a more indigenous context and point of view; highway full of prehispanic evidence, roses production, solar knowledge, cultural heritage, food, and history. Starting with a local brunch and coffee at San Pablo's Lake with 2 of the most important volcanoes in front of us! Continues a nature walk around their spiritual waterfall temple called Peguche!
Heading to Otavalo we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and culture at their main square known worldwide as "Plaza de Los Ponchos", one of the most beautiful artisan markets in América.
Is a good, interesting, and cheap way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito and for buying local high-quality original cheap handmade Andean products or souvenirs. Accompanied by a certificated Tour Guide/Driver, an open-minded cultural ambient, good music, and nice conversations.
For customized service. Find me on media as MUFI TOURS
Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
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$65.00
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$65.00

Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito
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Discover indigenous arts and local markets during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha from Quito. Escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through some of the area's top cultural attractions.
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$59.59
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$59.59

Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake and Cayambe Small Group Full Day Tour
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Discover Ecuador's vibrant cultural heritage, natural wonders, and Andean villages on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire traditional handicrafts at the legendary Otavalo Market, tour the Cayambe biscuit factory, visit the leather capital of Cotacachi, and marvel at Cuicocha Crater Lake. Lunch is included.
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$62.26
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$62.26

Full Day Tour to Otavalo with Friends! (English)
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Ecuador is a multicultural country full of Andean indigenous traditions. Among these is the Otavalo culture, famous for their fabrics and handicrafts. After beginning the tour you will have a very interesting stop at Qutisato sundial, where you will learn crucial aspects of the astronomical knowledge of the prehispanic cultures of the region. The next and most important spot will be Otavalo market, where you will spend some quality time shopping with your friends and enjoying the beautiful and high-quality handicrafts. After this, you will have a delicious lunch followed by a visit to the waterfall of Peguche. Finally, on your way back to Quito, you will have a stop in Cayambe, the perfect place to see how people prepare biscuits using a traditional technique and to have a tasty snack.
The price applies to groups of three or more passengers. In case that the minimum number of passengers is not reached, we will contact you by email in order to reschedule the day of the tour.
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$75.00
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$75.00

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
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Experience unique Ecuadorian culture on a full-day market tour to Otavalo and Cotacachi Market. Comfortable transportation will pick you and other group members up from two convenient Quito locations, before taking you to the Mazapan handicrafts market in Calderon. A stop at the Otalvo market is the perfect opportunity for taking photos. You’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in Cotacachi before exploring the natural area surrounding it.
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$66.67
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$66.67

Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
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Explore the artisan towns of Cotacachi and Otavalo on this 8-hour private day trip from Quito. Travel in a private vehicle via the Pan-American highway, stopping at various lookout points and attractions along the way. Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary. Pickup and drop-off at your Quito hotel included.
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$129.00
Price varies by group size
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$129.00
Price varies by group size

Otavalo Indian Market and Rose Farm Shared Tour
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Take this unique day tour from Quito and come with us out of the beaten path every Wednesday and Saturday! Discover new and unknown attractions around the Otavalo region! Join us and enjoy a memorable life experience, exploring a rose plantation, farmlands and Indian Communities! Discover the largest Indian Market of South America from the comfort of a small group-size-tour and admire the majesty of the Northern Andes!
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$79.00
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$79.00

Otavalo private tour Indigenous market + Peguche
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This private tour allows you to explore the colorful indigenous market of Otavalo. Lunch with taste the local food. And visit the sacred Peguche waterfall.
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$79.00
Price varies by group size
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$79.00
Price varies by group size

otavalo tours
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This is a trip to get to know the culture and nature of the blue province, at the entrance of the province the majestic Imbabura volcano stands out along with its beloved Cotacachi volcano and the lagoons that appear on the slopes like its tears but that illuminate the landscape of The Andes
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$100.00
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$100.00

Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour
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After pickup from Quito, you’ll take the picturesque route along the Panamerican highway. This comprehensive tour ticks off both the popular and lesser-known Ecuadorian attractions. With an expertly planned itinerary, you’ll visit a rose farm, Plaza de Ponchos, Quitsato’s sundial, and more in a single day. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cotacachi village, which is also included in the tour.
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$109.00
Price varies by group size
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$109.00
Price varies by group size

Otavalo Indigenous Market & Peguche Waterfall
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Our tourist service is special because we have new cars and experienced guides that are certified and will make your experience unforgettable.
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$95.00
Price varies by group size
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$95.00
Price varies by group size

Private Tour: Otavalo Market Day Trip
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Explore one of the famous indigenous markets in South America. Otavalo market still conserves its dynamism and legacy. Otavalo city is hiding amongst the Andes mountain range, just 55 miles north of Quito. Drive in the middle of the Andes mountain range before to get into the market. Discover the ancient techniques used by local artisans to weave ponchos, sweaters or blankets. Immerse yourself in Andean colors, Pre-Columbian textiles and listening to indigenous people speaking in local language and English with special accent. Get real bargain on the products offered in the Otavalo Market or just do a walking tour around the colorful indigenous market.
The animal market and rose plantation can be visited depending on the day of the week.
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$89.00
Price varies by group size
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$89.00
Price varies by group size

Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour
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Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle. Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.
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$100.00
Price varies by group size
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$100.00
Price varies by group size

Live Otavalo... Day trip between valleys and mountains, crafts and culture
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I want to give you a family experience, I want to show you the place where I have grown up, where I have seen these wonderful landscapes and also where I have learned about other cultures, share my experience so that your visit is unforgettable, besides going by land is relaxing and safe .
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$135.00
per group
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$135.00
per group

10-Day Ecuador Highlights
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See the best of Ecuador on a 10-day trip from Quito to the Amazon, Baños, and Cuenca. Learn about Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and explore highlights such as the Otavalo Market, the Guango cloud forest reserve, the Chimborazo Volcano, and the Ingapirca Inca ruins. Travel by motorized canoe in the Amazon, hike to Ecuador’s highest waterfall, and ride the Devil’s Nose Train through the Andes.
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$2,010.00
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$2,010.00

Private Day Tour Otavalo Handicraft Experience from Quito
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Day tour from/to Quito.
Otavalo is an attractive town, surrounded by volcanoes and lakes. A beautiful postal of the Northern Ecuadorian Andes. Otavalo’s beauty lies in its people and the towering volcanoes that surround the Andean town. The Otavaleños are a very prosperous community of skilled textile weavers, who gather to sell their products at the market in the city of Otavalo as they have done for centuries, as regional markets have played an important role in Indian life, providing regular gathering places for trade and socializing.
This tour is special because we will visit some, micro-enterprises family owned and a women association in two communities surrounding Otavalo. Those projects are a form of income and employment for the local population. We will visit a dreamcatcher workshop to see the process of the creation and where you will make your own. But also a textile handicraft workshop with a demonstration of weaving and presentation of the Otavalos Culture.
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
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$175.00
Price varies by group size

2 Day Private Tour to Otavalo Market & surroundings from Quito
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Escape the metropolitan madness of Quito on a private 2-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace and the Andes Highlands, ideal for lovers of the outdoors. Visit the indigenous Otavalo Marketplace, one of the biggest markets in South America, and choose between hiking around Cuicocha Lake or Condor Park. Select meals, accommodation, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.
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$295.00
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$295.00

Fuya Fuya Hiking Day Trip
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Discover Mojanda Lake, one of the most beautiful Crater-lakes in the World! Do a very comfortable, safe and flexible hike, and get the best pictures of the Ecuadorian Andes... Have the comfort of a private tour, and take your time at Otavalo Market to do a very cheap and convenient shopping! Enjoy watching all kinds of genuine hand-made items and local live. Avoid unnecessary crowds and go out of the beaten path with us!
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$125.00
Price varies by group size
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$125.00
Price varies by group size

Ecuador Classic 8 Days Tour
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Ecuador Classic tour was designed for the person who is looking for an overview of Ecuador. To begin, you will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum. then you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market and the Peguche Waterfall. And don´t forget the Cuicocha Volcano visit. Next, you´ll journey to the Cotopaxi Volcano for womderful views of the famous avenue of the volcanoes. Then visit the jungle gateway known as Baños and its waterfalls.
After stuning views of more volcanoes , also a magical train ride , finally cuenca city one of the Unesco world heritage sites and Guayaquil City, the largest one of Ecuador.
Discover with us the Ecuadorian wonders!!!
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$1,710.00
Price varies by group size
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$1,710.00
Price varies by group size
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